Right atrial thrombus as a complication of total parenteral nutrition in pregnancy.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Right atrial thrombus, a rare but potentially fatal complication of central venous catheter use in total parenteral nutrition, has not been reported during pregnancy.

CASE:

A pregnant woman with persistent hyperemesis gravidarum developed a right atrial thrombus related to central venous catheter use for total parenteral nutrition.

CONCLUSION:

Right atrial thrombus can be treated successfully with heparin, leading to its resolution and a normal pregnancy outcome.

• Authors: M A Turrentine, R W Smalling, V M Parisi
• Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology (Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 84 Issue 4 Pt 2 Pg. 675-7 (Oct 1994) ISSN: 0029-7844 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9205445 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Adult
• Catheterization, Central Venous (adverse effects)
• Female
• Heart Atria
• Heart Diseases (etiology)
• Humans
• Parenteral Nutrition, Total (instrumentation)
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic (etiology)
• Thrombosis (etiology)